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6 unusual facts about Chicago Opera Association


Alice Verlet

In 1915 the Chicago Opera engaged her as Philene in several performances of Thomas's Mignon.

Azora, the Daughter of Montezuma

The Chicago Opera Association gave the work its world premiere in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1917 and performed it once more in Chicago shortly thereafter.

Déjanire

The first performance of Déjanire in the United States came on 9 December 1915 when it was presented by the Chicago Opera Association with Carmen Melis and Lucien Muratore in the leading roles.

Francis Cugat

Cugat came to the general director of the opera asking for the commission to paint poster portraits of the Chicago Opera Association stars.

Gustave Huberdeau

After being honorably discharged in 1917, Huberdeau joined the Chicago Opera Association where he sang leading roles until 1920.

Italo Montemezzi

In 1919 he visited the United States, conducting the American premiere of La nave at the Chicago Opera Association on November 18.



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